Complex Needs Support Assistant: PMLD & Personal Care

Veritas Education; Halifax; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is recruiting Complex Needs Support Assistants to support pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities in West Yorkshire specialist SEN schools. You will work with teachers, nurses and teams to deliver individualised support during the school day.

We seek compassionate, patient individuals with care or healthcare background, able to assist with personal care and daily routines while maintaining dignity. DBS Update Service is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care, healthcare, complex needs or specialist SEN setting.
• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs, ideally including PMLD.
• Confidence to provide personal care to pupils aged 5-19.
• Flexible, patient and nurturing approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with PMLD and complex needs.
• Supporting classroom activities and personalised learning programmes to promote engagement and independence.
• Assisting with personal care, including toileting and daily living needs, with dignity.
• Supporting pupils during physiotherapy, sensory activities, mealtimes and routines.
• Following care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding policies and health and safety procedures.
• Working with teachers, nurses and professionals to meet individual needs.
• Adapting support across age groups and classroom environments.
• Creating a safe, supportive environment to help pupils reach their potential.

Skills

Care experience

PMLD experience

SEN support

Job description

Veritas Education is recruiting Complex Needs Support Assistants to support pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities in West Yorkshire specialist SEN schools. You will work with teachers, nurses and teams to deliver individualised support during the school day.

We seek compassionate, patient individuals with care or healthcare background, able to assist with personal care and daily routines while maintaining dignity. DBS Update Service is preferred.